Macor® is a machinable glass ceramic which withstands high temperatures while providing tight tolerance capability.
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Mechanical Properties of Macor®
The mechanical properties of Macor® are mentioned in the table below:
| Property |
Value* |
| Density |
2.52 gm/cc |
| Hardness |
250 Knoop |
| Modulus of Elasticity |
9.7 x 106 psi |
| Flexural Strength |
15 kpsi |
| Compressive Strength |
50 kpsi |
| Fracture Toughness |
1.53 MPa m1/2 |
*All properties are at room temperature unless otherwise noted.
Electrical Properties of Macor®
The electrical properties of Macor® are mentioned in the table below:
| Property |
Value* |
| Dielectric Strength |
785 ac V/mil |
| Dielectric Constant |
6.03(@ 1 MHz) |
| Volume Resistivity |
>1014 ohm-cm |
*All properties are at room temperature unless otherwise noted.
Thermal Properties of Macor®
The thermal properties of Macor®are mentioned in the table below:
| Property |
Value* |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion |
9.4 x 10-6/°C |
| Thermal Conductivity |
1.46 W/mK |
| Specific Heat |
0.19 cal/g°C |
| Maximum Working Temperature |
1000°C |
*All properties are at room temperature unless otherwise noted.
Other Glass Ceramics Supplied by Insaco
Other Glass Ceramics Supplied by Insaco include:
About Insaco
Since 1947, Insaco has been synonymous with excellence in the development and production of high precision machined parts. As a custom fabricator of ceramic, glass, sapphire, and other hard materials, Insaco specializes in machining parts that often require tolerances measured in millionths of an inch, and wear properties that satisfy even the most demanding applications.
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